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Even so signals a concession — it acknowledges a contrary or unexpected fact while affirming that the main point still holds. It functions to show that despite a counterpoint, the original claim remains valid or true. This creates a nuanced logical relationship where the speaker or writer grants the opposing idea but maintains the truth of the initial assertion.

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The economy showed signs of decline; even so, consumer spending remained strong.

Also still · despite this · nonetheless · however · in spite of that